I'm happy to report that the story for OHIO! slowly started to find its way, and the plan forward was clear. But then the holidays were here, and I had to make the decision to slow down and focus on family. I wasn't being successful with both writing and holiday preparations, so I stopped.
But now, I'm back! I could have been back a little earlier in the month, but I've been occupied with marketing for ALASKA! and also editing MASSACHUSETTS! All is going very well, and the release date for MASSACHUSETTS! The Stolen Spyglass will be Spring 2024.
This morning, my first task is to reread OHIO! I haven't touched it since the beginning of December, so I'm eager to find out how I feel about it and if my plans for the rest of the book are solid.
Over the Christmas holiday, I spent an afternoon at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. The visitor's center featured a fascinating 20 minute film which can be seen here: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm%3Fid%3D0D6D9715-CD96-9409-65BA31CE0A87522C
I spent a lot of time walking and thinking about these ancient peoples and all that they did to create those amazing earthworks.
